Minimalist 9611 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CABEAD, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CABEAD · 9611
Minimalist
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Minimalist Technical Profile
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Minimalist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minimalist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMinimalist
Nearly identical
PPGStonington
Stonington
PPG
Nearly identical
Livingstone
Behr
Nearly identical
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Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Dunn-Edwards
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Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Soft Pelican
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
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Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusty Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minimalist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minimalist
#CABEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minimalist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minimalist Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Minimalist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minimalist have?
Minimalist by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minimalist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minimalist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minimalist are Stonington by PPG (a near-identical match), Livingstone by Behr (a near-identical match), Matrix by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Minimalist's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Minimalist?
Minimalist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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